Israeli Actor Idan Borulya Reveals Childhood Abuse and Suicide Attempt

Content creator and actor Idan Borulya, known for his role in the "HaPashut'a" video series, has shared a deeply personal and distressing account of his struggles with mental health, physical and emotional abuse, and a suicide attempt during his military service. Borulya made the revelation on social media during International Awareness Month for Suicide Prevention.

In a raw and emotional video, Borulya disclosed that he experienced physical and emotional abuse throughout his childhood, stating he "wanted to die" at the age of seven. He also revealed that he first self-harmed at 17, and his military service was complicated by his realization that his attraction to men would not change, which led to significant internal conflict.

Borulya described intense feelings of loneliness during his army service, believing his family and friends did not want him. This despair culminated in a suicide attempt at his IDF base, where he took a package of pills. He expressed gratitude that the attempt failed, allowing him to experience the rest of his life.

Concluding his video, Borulya offered a message of hope and encouragement to others experiencing similar mental health challenges. He urged them not to give up, acknowledging the difficulty but emphasizing that improvement is possible and that difficult times are temporary. The brave disclosure has garnered widespread support and warm reactions from followers and colleagues in the entertainment industry.

Several Israeli mental health support hotlines and resources were listed in the post, including ERAN (Psychological First Aid), the Aguda's (The Association for LGBTQ+ Pride in Israel) listening line, and SAHAR (Online Support and Listening).